SDS 603: Geospatial Data and Unconventional Routes into Data Careers — with Christina Stathopoulos

Book Challenges

Christina Stathopoulos shares her passion for reading through initiatives like the #bookaweekchallenge and #bookamonthchallenge. She explains how these challenges began as a personal endeavor to reignite her love for reading, which she had set aside during her high school and college years 1. By making these challenges public, Christina found that it not only held her accountable but also fostered a community of readers who support each other in developing healthy reading habits 2.

I started it selfishly for that reason, to make sure I stayed on board, but then as well, because I wanted to create a community, effect a community effort, and bring more people onto the challenge.

--- Christina Stathopoulos

She encourages diversity in reading choices, recommending a mix of genres to broaden perspectives and maintain interest 3.

   

Recommended Reading

Christina offers a curated list of book recommendations for those interested in data science and technology. Her top picks include "Weapons of Math Destruction" by Cathy O'Neil, which explores data ethics and the societal impact of algorithms, and "Army of None" by Paul Scharre, which delves into AI in warfare 4. She also highlights "Be Data Literate" by Jordan Morrow as an essential read for beginners aiming to enhance their data literacy skills 4.

Weapons of Math Destruction by Cathy O'Neill is great for data ethics, to be more aware of the challenges that all of these algorithms and the data around us pose for us as a society.

--- Christina Stathopoulos

These recommendations align with her belief in continuous learning and adapting to the evolving landscape of technology 5.